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With over 13,000 residents within Lake Elmo, this could account for over 3000 users of our <br />trails. <br />In 2023 two separate bike tours took place that put biking traffic directly through the City of <br />Lake Elmo. The Ragnar event as well as a Stillwater Bike Rally brought in over a thousand bike <br />riders into our community. Adding additional bike rack fix it stations will allow for the continued <br />growth of outdoor recreation within our community. Not only does biking provide health <br />benefits of muscle movement and increase heart rate, biking also has many social benefits to <br />include social integration, access to jobs, education and outdoor recreation clubs. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />Staff is estimating the total project costs for the two repair stations will be $6000. With the grant <br />requiring a 10% financial match the City would provide statements for the cost of material and labor <br />for the install of the units. Any remaining financial obligations would be covered through the parks <br />maintenance budget. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br /> <br />If removed from the consent agenda: <br />“Motion to accept the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Grant in the amount of <br />$6000.